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  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 11:45 PM

Defending Our Communities on Inauguration Day and Beyond

Since early December Metro DC DSA had been working to strategize for the chapter’s march on Inauguration Day to demand that the incoming government make progressive legislation and D.C. statehood their top priority. Following the fascist insurrection on January 6th, further th…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
January 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Jan 15, 2021

Inauguration demo planning, anti-fascist organizing, and endorsement updates. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Keeping fascists out of DC & inaugu…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
January 8, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Jan 8, 2021

Statement on Wednesday's coup attempt, notice of general body meeting, and more. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Statement on January 6 coup attempt a…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Jan 1, 2021

Urgent action to impede fascist return to DC, DSA endorsement call, and COVID vaccination info for DC residents. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT TODAY…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
December 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Dec 25, 2020

Santa makes a last minute appearance on Capitol Hill, intercepting white supremacy in DC, and Virginia electoral organizing. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FR…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
December 18, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Dec 18, 2020

A roundup of the MDC DSA convention, stopping Pepco from hiking prices, legislative updates, and more. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Stopping Pepco …
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
December 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Dec 11, 2020

Standing up to Democratic ambivalence to the ongoing crises, this week’s Metro DC DSA Convention, and defending DC from fascist agitators. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. …
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Dec 4, 2020

Invading Biden’s Corporate Cabinet, the Metro DC DSA Convention for next weekend, and this month’s Washington Socialist. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT …
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
November 27, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Nov 27, 2020

Taking on the establishment to boost a Green New Deal, solidarity with DC workers, and preparing for the local DSA Convention. View the Weekly Update in browser (the way it's meant to be read!) Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP …
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
November 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Nov 20, 2020

Taking action with our allies on MPD's abuses, notice on local DSA's upcoming convention, and notice of fascist rioting in the District. View the Weekly Update in browser - the way it's meant to be read! Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. …
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
November 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Nov 13, 2020

Putting the screws on Biden, a weekend of meetings across the chapter, join DSA rally, and more.... View the Weekly Update in browser - the way it's meant to be read! Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Ecosocialist Acti…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Nov 6, 2020

Defend Democracy! Count every vote! View the Weekly Update in browser - the way it's meant to be read! Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Defend Democracy rapid response – action TODAY (and sign DSA’s pledge) Reclaim Re…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Oct 30, 2020

Election Day, protest planning, Rent Control Rally and more... View the Weekly Update in browser - the way it's meant to be read! Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Election Day NEXT TUESDAY Election Protest Training – …
  Socialist Night School · [email protected]
October 25, 2020 at 10:30 PM

What Is Marxism? | Socialist Night School

Join us for Socialist Night School Tomorrow Oct 26th “Capital is dead labor, which, vampire-like, lives only by sucking living labor, and lives the more, the more labor it sucks.” This is how Marx, in one of his more literary moments, described the relation between capital and…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Oct 23, 2020

Preparing for Defund MPD actions, rallying for rent control, mobilizing for local elections, and so much more. View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Defund MPD letter writing campaign deadl…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
October 20, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Help DSA defeat austerity on the ballot in Montgomery County!

Can you join DSA for one phone banking session between now and the election? Hello Comrade, DSA's National Political Committee has endorsed our Chapter’s campaign to defeat Montgomery County ballot question B, a pro-austerity, regressive tax scam that will benefit only the c…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
October 16, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Oct 16, 2020

This Saturday, DSA joins the Women’s March on Washington. View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Women’s March on Washington – this Saturday, 11AM Monthly General Body Meeting – this Sunday…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
October 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Oct 9, 2020

Recruitment drive, DC/MD elections updates, and preparing for a DC council hearing on police reform legislation. View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT DSA Recruitment drive DC Electoral Ca…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Oct 2, 2020

Defunding MPD updates, electoral work continues, and tech updates View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT DC Electoral Campaigns update An update from MDC DSA’s Cyber Command DSA Recruitmen…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Sep 25, 2020

Endorsements, rent control victories, Defund MPD updates and (so) much more... View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Mysiki Valentine is endorsed overwhelmingly for DC State Board of Educatio…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Sep 11, 2020

Organizing to Defund MPD and delivery electoral victory this November View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT MDC DSA General Body Meeting - this Sunday, 3:00 PM Joining the local effort to Def…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Sep 4, 2020

Justice for Deon Kay View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Justice for Deon Kay - this weekend and upcoming Stand with restaurant workers - Monday at 1 PM Washington Socialist Labor Day issu…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Aug 28, 2020

Uproar over the near murder of Jacob Blake fuels weekend protests in this runup to Labor Day. View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Weekend March on Washington - Saturday at 8:45 AM Call for …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM

The US Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Don't forget to attend the next socialist night school On August 6, 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. It was the first time such a weapon was used. A few days later on August 9, 1945, the US dropped another atomic bomb, this time on the city of Naga…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
August 23, 2020 at 8:28 PM

We're excited you're here

Here are your next steps. Friend, We're excited to call you our comrade during these times. We need your help and taking two simple actions will get you in touch with people who can get you started. If you'd like to become a dues-paying member, please do so here. If you'd lik…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
August 21, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Aug 21, 2020

This week: rally against gentrification, build direct action capacity, and rally for graduate student workers View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Supporting Park Morton residents - Tuesday,…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 18, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Intersection of U.S. Immigration Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System

Don't forget to attend the next socialist night school Intersection of U.S. Immigration Enforcement and the Criminal Justice System This lecture provides a brief history of U.S. immigration enforcement leading up the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE, ex…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Aug 14, 2020

(Socialy Distant) in-person organizing returns in defense of rent strikers and the USPS. View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT New Member Orientation - this Sunday at 3 PM NoVa Branch Anti-E…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
August 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Democrats for Education Reform & School Privatization | Socialist Night School

Don't forget to attend the next socialist night school Over the last several decades, public education has been under attack by corporate and private entities looking to profit from K-12 education. In this session of Socialist Night School, we will explore the tactics and hist…
  Metro DC Dem Socialists · [email protected]
August 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TODAY: August General Meeting

Join our all-Chapter meeting... Dear Comrade, Today at 3pm our DSA chapter is hosting our August general membership meeting via Zoom. Our General Body Meeting is the forum in which our whole chapter--across campaigns and regions--comes together to discuss our work and decide o…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
August 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for Aug 7, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT MDC DSA’s General Body Meeting - Sunday, August 9 Saturday and Sunday actions in support of striking tenants at the Southern Towers Organizing to protec…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
July 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for July 31, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. UP FRONT Emergency eviction blockade -TODAY at 4pm in Chillum, Maryland New Medicare for All working group to meet Sunday, August 2nd Afrosocialist digital hap…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
July 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for July 24, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Interested in assisting the MDC DSA's electoral efforts? Want to run for one of many open Advisory Neighborhood Commission seats in DC or local government in Montgomery…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for July 17, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to those most in need through the tenant organizing committee. Co…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for July 10, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to those most in need through the tenant organizing committee. Co…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
July 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for July 3, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to those most in need through the tenant organizing committee. …
  Metro D.C. DSA · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Stand With Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero to Dismantle Police Power

Dear Comrade, Yesterday, the New York Times published a report about Metro D.C. DSA chapter member and sitting Maryland state delegate Gabriel Acevero. The story details how the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) pressured UFCW Local 1994 — a local union based in Gaithersburg — …
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 26, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to those most in need through the tenant organizing committee. …
  Metro DC DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 6:15 PM

Endorsement Alert! Help Support Ed Lazere for DC Council

Comrade, Last weekend, our DSA chapter voted overwhelmingly to endorse Ed Lazere for DC Council At-Large. Ed is a community leader, policy expert, and a transformative candidate running on a left platform that includes strengthening and expanding rent control, ensuring that all…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 19, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser UPFRONT WEEKEND AND UPCOMING BRIEFS EVENTS FROM ALLIES MDC DSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFO ACCESS EVENTS …
  Metro D.C. DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 4:45 PM

TOMORROW: Join Us for a Juneteenth Solidarity March (Fri, 6/19, 5pm)

Comrade, As protests against racial injustice continue around the U.S. and across the world, the Movement for Black Lives is calling for a mass mobilization in D.C. on Juneteenth (tomorrow). The demands for political leaders are simple: defund the police and invest in Black com…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
June 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM

TODAY: June General Meeting

Dear Comrade, Today at 3pm our DSA chapter is hosting our June general membership meeting via Zoom. Our General Body Meeting is the forum in which our whole chapter--across campaigns and regions come together to discuss our work and decide on how we are going to continue our w…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 12, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser UPFRONT WEEKEND AND UPCOMING EVENTS FROM ALLIES BRIEFS MDC DSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFO ACCESS EVENTS …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for June 5, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser UPFRONT WEEKEND AND UPCOMING BRIEFS MDC DSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENTS FROM ALLIES EVENTS FROM DSA NATIONAL INFO ACCESS WASHINGTON SO…
  Metro DC DSA Socialist Night School · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM

TONIGHT: What is Police Abolition? | Socialist Night School

Friend, In the wake of continuing protests in response to the police murder of George Floyd, we invite all MDC DSA comrades to join us for an emergency Social Night School on police abolitionism.Policing (and prisons) are ubiquitous features of our world, yet these institutio…
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 29, 2020 at 1:01 PM

Justice for George Floyd | Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for May 29, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser UPFRONT WEEKEND AND UPCOMING WASHINGTON SOCIALIST BRIEFS MDC DSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS INFO ACCESS EVENTS FROM ALLIES EVENTS FROM DSA…
  Metro D.C. DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 4:15 PM

No Job, No Rent! DC Tenants Union Organizing Meeting TOMORROW at 4pm

Dear Comrade, We are in a moment of severe crisis for working-class people around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting people of color and “essential workers” who aren’t able to work from home. Others have lost jobs and income, leaving them unable t…
  Metro DC DSA · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Metro DC DSA Weekly Newsletter for May 22, 2020

View the Weekly Update in browser Not subscribed or want to send this update to a friend? Sign up here. Support Metro DC DSA here - all donations go directly to the chapter. Help the rent strikers of Southern Towers feed their families! Donated funds will be distributed to…
  Metro D.C. DSA via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 4:16 PM

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS Until D.C. Election Day: Make Calls for Janeese!

Dear Comrade, Mail-in voting has begun for the D.C. Democratic primary election, and we have just 12 DAYS until Election Day on June 2.   Our chapter-endorsed candidate for the Ward 4 D.C. Council seat, Janeese Lewis George, stands with working people in the fight for a more …
  [email protected] · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 10:15 AM

TONIGHT: What Would a Socialist Response to COVID Look Like?

We can plainly see that the US government has pursued a disastrous, neoliberal response to COVID-19 crisis, killing many thousands and inflicting misery on many millions. But what would a socialist response to the pandemic look like? Join Metro DC DSA and renowned Indian histo…